United (Air Canada): YVR-TPE Business/Polaris $2,000
May 13, 2018, 11:41 am
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It's not just a recliner, it's a cradle seat. There's a reason why it's been referred to as the "Torture Seat." I flew in it BKK-NRT and the front lip of the seat painfully cut into the bottom of my thighs if I reclined it. But, different folks have different tolerances, and a different body size might not have the issue I had (I'm 5'9"/175cm) so you might be perfectly happy with it, I guess.
May 13, 2018, 3:29 pm
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This is the chair we’re talking about on the 788, right? Ok, ok, it seems like there are strong feelings about this! I’m 6’0” and yes, I can see how that lip would cut into the back of your legs. Thanks all for the heads up and I’ll consider options.
May 13, 2018, 8:00 pm
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Originally Posted by CanuckFlyHigh;29749045
It really is one of the horrors of commercial flying!
Though I suppose my CO flight to NRT with all three seats was lie flat
As was UA GUM-HNL 
All too rare for me 
Supposedly they are done with subs ......
May 13, 2018, 8:13 pm
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May 14, 2018, 12:14 am
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Just booked a 4-day status/mileage run for February 2019. SFO-YVR-HND-TSA-HND-YVR-SFO for $2550 in J. YVR-HND-TSA-HND-YVR all on ANA; SFO-YVR and return on UA. Not the best price for approx 28,000 PQM but gives me an overnight in Tokyo and two full days in Taipei where I've never visited. Thanks to the OP!
May 14, 2018, 12:38 pm
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Taipei is an underrated place. I really enjoyed my visit there. Check out Lin Tungfang for beef noodle soup, Driftwood for craft beer, R&D for great cocktails, and any location of Kavalan retail for great whiskey (you can sample any 4 of their most expensive whiskeys for around US$15 in the shop). If you aren't a drinker, then I apologize for this post adding no value
May 14, 2018, 2:57 pm
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Taipei is a great place to spend a few days, even if you're just using it as an enroute stop to get this fare while your real destination is elsewhere. There really isn't another place in Asia with a cuisine-scene like Taipei. While there might not be any Michelin rated restaurants to try, you want to focus on street food and mom/pop food shops. I've been eating in small food stalls, night markets and mid-high end restaurants there for years, and everything is clean, safe and I've never been sick from something eaten from a food stall. From traditional Taiwanese breakfasts, to excellent Japanese food, to night market eats, all at bargain basement prices, the only real risk in spending a couple days in Taipei is to your waistline.
May 14, 2018, 6:02 pm
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Taipei is a great place to spend a few days, even if you're just using it as an enroute stop to get this fare while your real destination is elsewhere. There really isn't another place in Asia with a cuisine-scene like Taipei. While there might not be any Michelin rated restaurants to try, you want to focus on street food and mom/pop food shops. I've been eating in small food stalls, night markets and mid-high end restaurants there for years, and everything is clean, safe and I've never been sick from something eaten from a food stall. From traditional Taiwanese breakfasts, to excellent Japanese food, to night market eats, all at bargain basement prices, the only real risk in spending a couple days in Taipei is to your waistline.
May 14, 2018, 6:24 pm
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Taipei is a great place to spend a few days, even if you're just using it as an enroute stop to get this fare while your real destination is elsewhere. There really isn't another place in Asia with a cuisine-scene like Taipei. While there might not be any Michelin rated restaurants to try, you want to focus on street food and mom/pop food shops. I've been eating in small food stalls, night markets and mid-high end restaurants there for years, and everything is clean, safe and I've never been sick from something eaten from a food stall. From traditional Taiwanese breakfasts, to excellent Japanese food, to night market eats, all at bargain basement prices, the only real risk in spending a couple days in Taipei is to your waistline.
Taipei now has a Michelin guide (2018). It came out in March
May 14, 2018, 6:59 pm
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May 14, 2018, 7:26 pm
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May 15, 2018, 12:41 am
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Asia is really big on stuffed breads, and there are bake shops all of Taipei with an amazing number of breads - the easiest to find is in the basement food court of the main Sogo department store.
I believe there are some great local guides who can curate a day and night food tour with you, and help with translations and communication since the small shop menus are not in English and none of the staff will speak English.